Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi | House Tour | New $49 Million Montecito Estate

While Ellen DeGeneres spent much of last year wrapped up in controversy, it hasn't kept her and her wife Portia de Rossi from their fave pastime, luxury real estate. The property-obsessed pair were revealed to be the secret buyers behind a sprawling $49 million compound in Montecito, which they paid for in cash. While Ellen and Portia have bought and sold plenty of multi-million dollar properties over the years, this was by far the most expensive, and today we'll check it out, along with some of their other luxury abodes. In these videos we don't reveal any addresses, and even though I've done a house tour of my own place, please do not show up at any private residences because it's not safe for anyone. Ellen DeGeneres and her longtime wife Portia de Rossi are known for being obsessed with luxury real estate. In fact, the couple has bought and sold over 20 properties since 2003, many from and to other celebrities, so you already know they've also been gorgeous multi-million dollar homes. While Ellen and Portia recently let go of two of their mansions, including their main Bali-inspired estate for $33 million, they quickly filled the void, buying up even more California real estate. In fact, their new house, a 4.3 acre compound that resembles a small village, was the biggest splurge yet. With an estimated net worth of about $500 million, Ellen and Portia can afford to pay multi-millions in cash for their homes. Hey everyone! I'm Kara the Vampire Slayer bringing you another exclusive house tour here on Femus Entertainment, this one checking out the homes of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe and ring that bell for notifications cause we post brand new content daily. As always, you can follow me on Instagram to chat, and now let's get into this video. Back in Fall 2020, Saturday Night Live alum Dennis Miller and his wife sold their mansion in an off-market deal for a whopping $49 million in cash. It was revealed that the buyers were none other than Ellen and Portia, who've been buying up plenty of Santa Barbara homes. This estate is located in the Montecito area, and it's more like a compound or village than simply a home. The 4.3 acre compound is a fairytale-style estate which sits behind walls and tall gates for privacy, made up of five separate structures. There's a guest house, detached garage building, a pool house, a barn designed by architect Tom Kundig, and of course, a main mansion. The 9,000 square foot main mansion was designed in the authentic South African, Cape Dutch architectural style, and looks stunning from exterior views. The former owners paid $11 million back in 2006 for the property, made up of three parcels of land, and spent almost a decade combining the estates. All five of the structures surround a central lily pond that's as big as a small lake, with fish and equipped with a rowboat for a scenic ride. Ellen and Portia's new property also boasts an infinity pool with views over the grounds as it's set on a hill, and for those who love to jog or walk, there are many pathways and trails throughout the entire compound. Photos are minimal since the couple's home was never on the open market, but in total the grounds boast 16,000 square feet of living space, an organic vegetable garden, mature trees, parking space for over 30 cars, green hillsides, and plenty of outdoor lounge areas to kick back and relax. As if that massive property wasn't enough, Ellen and Portia also grabbed a smaller home in the same Montecito neighborhood around June 2021 for $2.9 million, which is likely an investment property. This petite bungalow is still stunning, with two bedrooms and two baths within 1,700 square feet of space. The property is secluded and peaceful, but just steps from Butterfly Beach and the now closed Four Seasons Resort. Hidden at the end of a long driveway alongside three other homes, the abode is low-slung and was built in 1954. Ellen and Portia's house was upgraded and modernized, of course, having undergone renovations over the years. The bungalow is made up of rich materials and sun-filled common rooms inside, while the grounds are full of dozens of palms and tropical plants. The glassy home boasts an open concept floor plan centered around the kitchen. The kitchen is sleek with stainless appliances, stone-topped island, and custom cabinets with exotic wood, as well as a vaulted and beamed ceiling. The cooking space opens to a sunny living room and an outdoor courtyard with fire pit, fountain, and al fresco dining area. Also off of the kitchen is a humble-sized guest room, and further down the hall is the master wing of the home. Here there's a bedroom with large sliders opening to the patio and the en-suite bath has a soaking tub and seamless access to the courtyard. Unfortunately, the property doesn't have a swimming pool, but according to listing materials, the grounds are spacious enough to install one or even a guest house. Considering Ellen and Portia just snagged those two new Montecito homes, they had no use for their former one in the same area, also called Salt Hill. The couple sold their Bali-style abode for $3.3 million after they acquired it in 2018 for $27 million. Ellen and Portia spent another $1.9 million on a smaller adjacent home as well that they included in the sale. Not to mention, during the years they owned this property, they upgraded the entire estate with a refreshed design and new state-of-the-art security system, boasting multiple cameras and infrared lasers. This mansion is also in Montecito, set on 9.23 acres of land, boasting multiple structures with 10,700 square feet in total and 4 beds and 7 baths. The entryway of the home has an entire glass wall that gives visitors a peek inside, and the great room has an open concept with a wall of glass doors that slide out onto the backyard patio. Also on the main floor in Ellen's home is the Eat-in chef's kitchen with large center island, and a den with two full walls of bookshelves. The couple has plenty of living areas to relax in like dining rooms, family rooms, and more. Not to mention there are indoor-outdoor style living spaces as well, which makes sense for this Bali-inspired mansion. The bedrooms are stunning and have high ceilings and glass sliding doors to let in natural light and connect you with the gorgeous views outside. The master suite has a massive walk-in closet and spacious ensuite bath with floating mirrors and walls of windows. Ellen and Portia also have a guest house on the property with two bathrooms of its own, a full kitchen and more. There's also a detached office and a private cabana with a full home gym and changing facilities. The grounds are just as impressive as interiors, with a massive infinity pool with waterfall design, which also overlooks the scenery and views of Pacific Ocean and mountains. The lush landscaping has trees and plants resembling a tropical garden, and creating more privacy in addition to the gates and secluded driveway to the house. Elsewhere, the yard has a koi pond, tennis court, and numerous patios to entertain, as well as a large succulent garden. The backyard veranda is complete with a fire pit and outdoor dining area. Alright, so now we've taken a look at Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's newest mansions, and the one they just let go of in the same Montecito neighbourhood. Aside from the 49 million dollar compound the couple just snagged, and the nearby investment bungalow, they maintain a modest condo elsewhere in Montecito as well. Out of the 3 homes we looked at, which was your fave? The Bali inspired abode they just sold, the ranch style compound, or the petite bungalow? While we couldn't see much of the mega compound, the aerial views and outside design was enough to win me over. The unique spot would definitely be stunning inside as well, I can only imagine. Be sure to let me know your thoughts on Ellen and Portia's homes down in the comments. Thanks for watching, go ahead and follow me on Instagram to chat, and I'll catch you all in the next video. Bye!